Accountant II: Financial Analysis & Reconciliations

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Accountant II for Hinds County, MS to perform accounting, reconciliation, and analysis of financial data in a government framework. This full-time position supports MDOC’s accounting operations in a structured, rule-based environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of experience with potential certification. Salary ranges from $43,509.31 to $61,171.92 annually, reflecting state pay scales and merit considerations.

Qualifications

• Second-level accounting professional responsibilities include examining, accounting for, reconciling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.
• Applies professional accounting knowledge to government accounting practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Examine and reconcile accounting data and records.
• Analyze financial information in accordance with gov’t principles.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

State of Mississippi is seeking an Accountant II for Hinds County, MS to perform accounting, reconciliation, and analysis of financial data in a government framework. This full-time position supports MDOC’s accounting operations in a structured, rule-based environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of experience with potential certification. Salary ranges from $43,509.31 to $61,171.92 annually, reflecting state pay scales and merit considerations.